A patient has an elevated BUN. The patient has been prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) for heart failure. What factor is important regarding this patient?
A) The patient should be taught to increase sodium in her diet.
B) The dose should be increased with heart rate below 60.
C) The dose should be decreased in this patient.
D) The dosage should be 1.0 mg per mouth daily.
C
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a. Increase for older adults b. Decrease for older adults c. Remain unchanged with aging d. Lose reliability with aging
The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with abdominal pain. The client speaks very little English and requires an emergency appendectomy
The nurse has enlisted the hospital interpreter to explain the procedure and help with informed consent. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate when the interpreter arrives? 1. Asking the interpreter to translate as closely as possible the same words used by the professional staff. 2. Including the family in the process and exchange of information to ensure complete understanding. 3. Addressing the questions to the interpreter, so nothing is missed. 4. Asking the interpreter to use a familiar dialect to enhance understanding.
The best way to assist a patient who has mild Alzheimer's disease is to:
A. Ask the physician to keep the patient sedated to avoid "acting out" behaviors. B. Provide strict one-on-one behavior modification techniques to prevent further cognitive deterioration. C. Encourage the family to begin preparations to move the person to a skilled nursing facility. D. Provide a stable, safe, and consistent environment.
A high-fiber diet is ordered for:
a. Constipation and GI disorders b. Diarrhea c. Anemia d. Liver and kidney disorders